The second album of the instrumental rock group Choose to Find, whose music lies somewhere in between the post-rock and jazz genres.
Choose to Find's second album Songs Without Words has been in the works for 3 years now and it is almost finished. We decided to produce and fund this record on our own to retain creative control over the music and sound. We have spent countless hours at many studios toiling over sounds, parts, arrangements, and hundreds of other minute details to craft as close to a masterpiece as we can.
When we set out to record this album, we wanted to capture the group as we sound when we perform live. Because of the unique instrumentation we employ, this task is a more daunting challenge than one might expect. The acoustic piano by nature is relatively quiet compared to Colin and Andy's amplifiers, not to mention G. Maxwell's huge drum sound. This required some very creative recording techniques. Thus, we enlisted the help of a couple of fantastic engineers: John Shipp (Aerosmith, Electric Light Orchestra) and Rafi Sofer (James Taylor, Juliana Hatfield). We spent weeks tracking drums and piano in big, beautiful rooms, percussion in a large high school auditorium, bass with fat, old tube amps, and piles of guitar amps, old and new, at several funky locations.
Through the process of producing Songs Without Words, the collection of songs evolved into a really intriguing piece of art worthy of repeated listens. We have been able to achieve sounds that have surpassed our expectations and we are incredibly excited about getting the record out to our fans. This is where you come in...
We are now at the mixing stage. After that is mastering and finally, replication. Mixing will cost $2100, mastering is $1300, and replication is $1600. We're hoping that you can help us reach our financial goal of $5000 within 60 days to complete the final stages of Songs Without Words. With your assistance, we might be able to get the record finished before 2012 gets here, which would put the record in your hands very soon.
We are truly grateful for your support. Thank you!
-Todd, Colin, Andy, and Max
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $15 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find and a digital download of the new Choose to Find album Songs Without Words.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $25 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find and a Songs Without Words CD.
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find and a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $65 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, an outtake video from the Kickstarter video shoot, and you will be invited to attend a bike-riding lesson for G. Maxwell.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $100 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, and your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $150 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and your choice of either a private piano, yoga, drum, bass, or guitar lesson with a member of Choose to Find (in the Boston or New York City areas only).
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $250 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and personalized artwork by either G. Maxwell or Todd.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $350 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and a personally dedicated song written by Todd.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $500 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and a personal concert by Choose to Find (in the New England/New York region only).
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
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You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and a personal concert by Choose to Find in any region of Canada or the United States east of the Mississippi.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $3,000 or more
0 backers
You'll receive a handwritten thank you note from Choose to Find, a signed CD copy of Songs Without Words, your name printed in the Thank Yous on the CD sleeve, and a personal concert by Choose to Find in any region of Canada or the United States west of the Mississippi.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
